The following resources focus on collectors in the Bay Area and other parts of Northern California:

• Annual Stamp Show Calendar
• Clubs, Traders and Libraries
• Local Bay Area Stamp Dealers

Some Collecting Resources on the Web

Here are some interesting links to stamp sites. (Note: Websites come and go. If you find that any of these links stop working, please email us at sequoiastampclub@yahoo.com so we can update the list.)

• WESTPEX — Greatest annual stamp show in the country.  WESTPEX which held its first show in 1960 still holds the tradition of 300+ frames of international exhibits, a team of renowned judges, 75 dealers from around the world, meetings, and seminars on every facet of philately, plus the world-famous sights of San Francisco.
• Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies – The Council of Northern California Philatelic Societies has been instrumental in the development and preservation of philatelic clubs, societies and shows in Northern California since 1940.
• American Philatelic Society, the online portal for stamp collectors from around the world. Over 30,000 members enjoy many benefits and services.
• USPS – The United States Postal Service (U.S. Postal Service)
• Beyond the Perf — Blog of the USPS
• National Postal Museum
• Mystic Stamp Catalog — Free U.S. Catalog Color Photos, History and Tips

Getting Started Collecting

• How to Get Started with Your Stamp Collection – Simple Tips, http://hubpages.com/hub/Stamp-Collection-Simple-Tips.
• How To Start Stamp Collecting at http://www.howtocollectstamps.com/how-to-collect-stamps/
• Linn’s Glossary of Philatelic Terms

Other Useful Websites for More Advanced Collectors

• Stamp Smarter – Philatelic Learning Center. A wealth of philatelic info – how-to videos, tools, publications.
• World Stamps Project – The Specialized Philatelic Wiki. A knowledgebase of worldwide stamp variety info, organized by country. Mostly covers older stamps, and often includes forgery info.
• StampWorld – “The largest online stamp catalogue”, with high-res photos of stamps.
• Revenue-Collector.com – Source of extensive info on revenue stamps, with many high-res images.
• Stamp Forgeries of the World – One of the best sites for identifying forgeries. Includes high-res photos of real stamps and various forgeries, organized by country.
• Precancel Stamp Society – Learn more about the world of pre-canceled stamps – those special cancels with a town name between horizontal bars.

Contact Information

The Sequoia Stamp Club & PENPEX meet at the:
Community Activities Building (CAB)
1400 Roosevelt Ave
Redwood City, CA
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Email:
PENPEX Leader
Sequoia Stamp Club

The mailing address for both:
P.O. Box 235
San Carlos, CA 94070